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September 30, 2024

"A Catastrophe": Austria's Nazi-Created Freedom Party Wins Parliamentary Election
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In Austria, the far-right Freedom Party won this weekend's parliamentary
election, edging out the ruling conservatives and sending shockwaves
throughout Europe. But it's unclear if the Freedom Party will be able to
form a governing coalition, as all of its rivals have ruled out
collaboration. Party leader Herbert Kickl ran on a nationalist platform,
pledging to restrict asylum and migration and expel non-EU citizens. The
Freedom Party was founded in the wake of World War II by former Nazis.
On Sunday, protesters gathered outside the Parliament building in Vienna
chanting, "Nazis, get out of Parliament."

Johanna Franz: "That means social cuts for Austria. That means lower
salaries. That means a catastrophe, especially for migrants and for the
women who are demonstrating in favor of abortion again. We started
demonstrating 40 years ago, and I can't do it anymore."



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